January 2009
Hi,
I recently bought a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. This is a fairly large rugged 4x4 and has been well reviewed everywhere.
Unfortunately I failed to check the max roof load capacity before I bought the car, and have now discovered that despite being fitted with roof rails, the car is limited to a woeful 34kg! (My tiny fiesta is rated up to 75kg !!).
Does anyone know why Santa Fe roof capacity is so ridiculously low ?
Does anyone know what will happen if I should significantly exceed this value by going mad and putting something insane like 2 or 3 kayaks on top of my enormous SUV.
Will roof bars fall off, car roll over, doors fail to close or large dents appear in roof about each roof bar post ?
Can I do anything to beef up the max load capacity (I wouldn't want to go mad and try and match my macho fiesta, but 60kg would be useful !)
All help gratefully recieved.
Regards,
Brian. Read more
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Try asking on the Toyota Owners club Yaris section.
toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showforum=49
You will have to register but it is free.
It is mainly rather boring as a forum as lots of Yaris drivers and few problems means relatively little interest.
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However when I pull away the car has started kangarooing.
I can only smooth it out by giving it more revs and slipping the clutch.
It feels like its firing on all cylinders and feels normal when idling and cruising.
This happens when the engine is hot or cold, basically all the time.
There are no warning lights coming up on the dash.
Would anyone have any ideas.
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The other car has 150k miles, has been driven properly, has a full service history, one company owner and is also in good condition. It, conversely, has spent most of its life on the motorway.
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I think.... IF the OP ignored the manufactures weight limits, he would find his self uninsured.......
that to me is good enough reason not to do it.